About Izaak
Izaak Schwaiger is a California lawyer who practices criminal defense and civil rights law. He earned his J.D. from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 2009. After law school he moved into litigation work and over time developed a practice centered on representing individuals accused of crimes and people bringing claims about constitutional rights.
He began operating under his own name in 2015 and serves as the principal attorney at Schwaiger Law Office. His work has involved state court criminal cases and federal civil matters. He is admitted to practice in California and is also admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which allows him to handle appeals that arise from federal trial courts across the western United States.
Clients turn to him for representation at every stage of a matter. That ranges from initial investigations and pretrial litigation to trials and appellate filings. In criminal matters he handles arraignments, suppression hearings, plea negotiations and trial preparation. In civil rights cases he represents people alleging violations of rights by government actors and seeks remedies in both state and federal courts.
Schwaiger’s practice emphasizes courtroom work as well as the written advocacy that supports it. He drafts motions, prepares evidence for trial, and presents arguments in hearings. On appeal he prepares briefs and presents oral argument when cases proceed to the Ninth Circuit. He also works on sentencing mitigation and post-conviction matters when appropriate.
He maintains current professional memberships and participates in the legal community. That includes staying current on developments in criminal law and civil liberties law so he can address changing law and procedure for his clients. He represents individuals rather than corporations, and he regularly takes cases that involve complex factual and constitutional questions.
People who consult him typically face criminal charges or seek to challenge government action affecting their civil rights. He handles matters in both trial courts and appellate courts. He runs a small office that concentrates on litigation rather than transactional work or regulatory counseling.
Today he practices from Schwaiger Law Office, where he continues to handle criminal defense and civil rights matters in California and in federal courts, including appeals in the Ninth Circuit.
